A Small Set of People Carefully Drawn from a Larger

question 103

Multiple Choice

A small set of people carefully drawn from a larger population to reflect its overall characteristics is known as

• A) an experiment.
• B) a survey.
• C) a sample.
• D) a quota.

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Definitions:

Push Poll

A misleading survey designed to influence or alter the view of respondents under the guise of conducting a poll.

Disseminate Negative Information

The act of spreading harmful or unfavorable data or news widely.

Public Opinion

The collective attitudes, beliefs, and values of the general public or specific groups about issues, policies, or elected officials, often shaped by political socialization.

Public Policy

Government policies designed to address public issues and create laws and actions to achieve desired outcomes for society.